Established in 1980 by tattoo industry legend, Les Bowen, Second Skin is Townsville's longest-established tattoo studio - and one of the world's most famous. While Les works by appointment only to meet the high demand for his custom work, Dan, Harry, and Mia - trained by Les - work on both an appointment and walk-in basis.
With all Second Skin artists able to custom-design your tattoo, a plethora of awards in their stable, and almost four decades of happy clients continuing to return from all corners of the globe, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and chat to your friendly artist. Setting the city's standard for health and hygiene, Second Skin uses only single-use needles and autoclave-sterilized equipment.
With all Second Skin artists able to custom-design your tattoo, a plethora of awards in their stable, and almost four decades of happy clients continuing to return from all corners of the globe, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and chat to your friendly artist. Setting the city's standard for health and hygiene, Second Skin uses only single-use needles and autoclave-sterilized equipment.
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In his first year tattooing, Dan returned home from a competition with an award, and, under Les' careful tutelage, his work continues to delight his dedicated customers - some of whom are already running low on space! Patient and calm, Dan won't rest until his customers are happy, combining a clean and calm work style with a flair for tattooing across a broad rage of styles.
Discovered illustrating medical textbooks and looking for a new challenge, Harry is a talented artist in a variety of styles. We searched far and wide for someone we knew would not only be an amazing tattooist, but also a great fit for our friendly atmosphere. Warm and gentle, Harry makes his clients feel at home, and his art just keeps getting better.
Mia joined Second Skin in 2018 - recommended by Harry because she was the only person at his school who could compete with him in art class! Mia is a passionate artist who loves to tattoo and paint. Mia's customers love how patient she is, and the fact that she's a great listener committed to collaborating with her clients to create beautiful art.
Reviews (8)
Austin McKey
Jan 20, 2022
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Critical: Professionalism
There goes my $100 deposit. Wish I could have at least seen the sketch? Seems like a good artist but I wouldn't know. He kept cancelling or delaying our appointment at the very last second. I get it, life happens, people get sick, appointments change. But twice, with less than an hour (or 30 min) advanced notice?
There goes my $100 deposit. Wish I could have at least seen the sketch? Seems like a good artist but I wouldn't know. He kept cancelling or delaying our appointment at the very last second. I get it, life happens, people get sick, appointments change. But twice, with less than an hour (or 30 min) advanced notice?
Stephen Anderson
Jan 09, 2022
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Pixie Wings
Oct 26, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Fynn was my daughter's artist. Wonderful artist strong line work. Beautiful black and gray butterfly with script. Fynn gave her a tattoo that will age beautiful over time. Looks like I've also found my new tattoo artist as well.
Service: Tattoos
Fynn was my daughter's artist. Wonderful artist strong line work. Beautiful black and gray butterfly with script. Fynn gave her a tattoo that will age beautiful over time. Looks like I've also found my new tattoo artist as well.
Service: Tattoos
Serena Frasier
Mar 28, 2021
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Julia Van Der Walt
Oct 25, 2020
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SS is a great shop, it is very clean the staff are courteous, creative, & just fun to be around In general. Ive worked with Eli and Kyle personally and they are amazing artists That have very fun personalities, they really listen to what you want and help you flesh out your ideas into something that can actually be put onto your skin. If you are looking for your first tattoo or are already covered this shop is definitely the one for you.
Anna M.
Oct 19, 2020
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Loved my experience here. I got a half sleeve done by Kyle and he did incredible! I ran my ideas by him and he brought the tattoo to life, made it even better than it was in my head. He gave me updates on the design process, worked with me on how much to do each session, and helped me pick colors. I'll definitely be back for more tattoos by Kyle!
Rachael Bitzer
Jul 08, 2020
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Great shop!
Over the years I’ve gotten 7 tattoos here - my most recent of which I got last month from Kyle Hunter. He did a fantastic job and I am so happy with how it turned out - it has healed perfectly with his guidance and the color is absolutely gorgeous! Kyle is super friendly and professional and I would definitely get tattooed by him again in the future.
If you are new to Columbus or looking for your first tattoo - one thing I think sets Stained Skin apart from other shops in this part of the city is them having a bit more of a private setting. Each artist has their own studio area
Over the years I’ve gotten 7 tattoos here - my most recent of which I got last month from Kyle Hunter. He did a fantastic job and I am so happy with how it turned out - it has healed perfectly with his guidance and the color is absolutely gorgeous! Kyle is super friendly and professional and I would definitely get tattooed by him again in the future.
If you are new to Columbus or looking for your first tattoo - one thing I think sets Stained Skin apart from other shops in this part of the city is them having a bit more of a private setting. Each artist has their own studio area
Nadia Gavin
Jan 26, 2019
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I was very very disappointed in the unprofessionalism of the tattoo artist shaun. I was supposed to get my tattoo done on sept.28. Day before that date it was difficult to even get a scratch from him seeing that I already paid $50 down payment and for the scratch. I've been texting him for 2 weeks straight with no response and no drawing. The day of my tattoo he send it at 9 am. I felt like he just put it together last min. Today October 24 he canceled my appointment after waiting a whole month because he said he had to leave early for car problems and this point I wanted a refund for wasting my